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The Secret Storm 1954

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What is The Secret Storm?

The Secret Storm is a soap opera that aired on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, who also developed the long-running soap operas Search for Tomorrow and Love of Life, the series was produced from its inception.

Type
TV series
Year
1954
Status
Ended
Episodes
319
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Feb 1, 1954
Last aired
Feb 8, 1974
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Soap
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The Secret Storm is a soap opera that aired on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, who also developed the long-running soap operas Search for Tomorrow and Love of Life, the series was produced from its inception. The series was filmed and later taped in New York at the CBS Broadcast Center on West 52 Street. Gloria Monty, known for her work on General Hospital, served as a longtime director of the series. The Secret Storm was part of a group of CBS soap operas, including The Guiding Light and As the World Turns, that were produced in a similar manner.

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Should you watch it?

“This long-running daytime soap opera chronicles the lives of a family navigating complex personal challenges.”

Reasons to watch
  • historical significance in television
  • created by soap opera veteran Roy Winsor
Keep in mind
  • limited availability of archival footage

Watch it if you are interested in the origins and development of the daytime soap opera genre.

The series features traditional daytime drama themes typical of mid-twentieth century network television.

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Frequently asked questions

When did the show air?

The series aired on CBS from February 1, 1954, to February 8, 1974.

Who created the series?

The show was created by Roy Winsor.

Where was the show produced?

It was produced in New York at the CBS Broadcast Center on West 52 Street.

Was the show filmed or taped?

The series was filmed and later taped during its production run.

Who directed the series?

Gloria Monty served as a longtime director for the program.